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Greetings from the UK Togathering (Residential Deepening Course) in Norwich. One of our young meditators, Zoe, a 21 year old student of Marketing at the Middlesex University in her 2nd year, has reported an increase in her grades from being below average with passes of around 45-50% to a soaring 75-95% pass rate. She is one course for a 1st (Distinction) when she finishes her degree next year in 2010.
Continue Reading April 4th, 2009
Our final evening party started with Adam’s magic show. Adam, one of our teachers, is the island of Cyprus’ leading magician and his meditator wife Aliona gave us a fantastic show. In one of the acts he actually eats 10 razor blades, one by one, followed by a line of cotton and then regurgitates them in a line – amazing (but stomach turning too!). He’s a real showman and I am so proud of him.
A glow but not from alcohol!
My beloved’s faces have smoothened through their unfoldment during the week. Even evident wrinkles were less prominent (:- (It’s true that you wear your life on your face, so when you relax the wrinkles minimise – much better and more permanent that Botox!)
On the dance floor (for those that know me know that I love to dance) as we gyrated together I could see in their eyes the positive effects of these few days, not only being in the presence of their guru, who is always and quite naturally emanating a force to assist their unfoldment, but their love for me and Jasmini.
The mergence between minds and hearts has been so powerful that my own personal thoughts are thought in the sound of their voices and vice versa – such is mergence between Guru and Chela.
For many, the journey this week had been to put the past to bed and prepare for the future. Tranquillity and peace had been found within and a readiness for the next stage on the journey of the path of unfoldment.
Rajesh x
March 15th, 2009
The Togathering continues with many wonderful questions and experiences from the meditators. We have covered subjects like “what is the universal mind and is our mind connected to it?” to “what are the stages of unfoldment”. (These Satsangs or Lecture will be available soon via the FISU Shop).
In this powerful atmosphere we can have a deeper appreciation of Divinity and gain the recognition that we are actually one and that it is only the clouds of the mind that veils our direct experience. These veils are simply the various patternings of the mind that we have gained, not only in this lifetime but previous ones too. Our current personality and physical appearance are the sum total of the culmination of this journey.
Spiritual Unfoldment is simply an unveiling process so that the light of the Divine can shine through without impediment. However, it is vitally important to have the right tools or techniques so that we can travel the path with ease and FISU definitely gives you that.
There have been many tears shed in these few days as my beloveds move from living a fragmented life to an integrated state of being. It’s my joy to see this transition and know that their lives will be better for the experience when they leave tomorrow.
Here’s a picture taken before lunch today…
Rajesh x
FISU Cyprus Togatherers - March 2009
March 14th, 2009
I meant to post earlier, but I always forget the necessity to be with everyone and complete their personal progress forms and give the Satsangs and this takes up most of the time! However, I thought it a good idea to post an update and it’s morning now.
Continue Reading March 14th, 2009
Most mornings I take a 10km run in what our local meditators call “Rajesh Ananda Mountain”. It’s actually the Rizoleia National Forest Park and is at the northern side of the small city of Larnaca. It only climbs some 300 feet at its highest point, but at this time of the year, and especially after the rain which has been very scarce, it is beautifully green and has a myriad of wild spring flowers of every conceivable colour. Normally, outside of winter it is quite barren due to the lack of rain on the island.
For the last 9 years that I have been coming to Cyprus I try and run there early each morning, before the day’s commitments being. I have my iPod on for some of the time (this morning I had Lady Gaga and Kanye West to accompany me), for other periods I allow the twittering of the birds to help me on my upward journey to the summit – often in rhythm with my heart beat (It’s great to feel the pulse of humanity in my pumping heart).
From the summit I survey the whole of Larnaca, with church towers and turrets in view toward the Bay of Larnaca – a massive expanse of water (that in warmer weather I thoroughly enjoy).
In this quietness with beautiful vistas, I often plan the next FISU developments and gain further inspiration from those thoughts that constantly well up from within when you are in united with Divinity - a constant creative outpouring!
So, I send you my love from my Mountain. If you come here one day, I will give you a personal tour of one of my favourite places on Cyprus.
I will bring you some picture from the mountain tomorrow or Monday…….. Rajesh
March 8th, 2009
Last night we had our public talk in Limasoll. It was well attended with around 50 people as you will see from these pictures. There was a wonderful “enquiring” atmosphere between the people and plenty of profound questions. I was delighted to see so many seekers of the truth.
Often people have tried many things on their journey to discover themselves, and we are delighted to be catalyst to take them on the next stage.
FISU Cyprus is an amazing branch of our international family. There are 13 centres on this small island. The Cypriots are noted for their warm hospitality, so this combined with the openness of heart through spiritual unfoldment makes a visit here to attend one of our events a very special experience. One the FISU circle of residential deepening courses, Cyprus is probably the most popular destination.
In a few days we will rise higher as we transfer to the southern flank of the Troodos Mountains, to the beautiful and picturesque village of Agros. There are mountain views from every angle and on a clear day it is possible to see the see some 45kms away in the distance. More to come……Rajesh
FISU Meditation Limassol Public Talk
March 8th, 2009
Our centre in Perungudi in the southern suburbs of the south Indian city of Chennai (Madras) in the state of Tamil Nadu, India continues to expand and we have attracted some wonderful people.
Continue Reading February 26th, 2009
The world’s economies are rebooting – just like when you need to reboot a computer because something has gone wrong, got stuck or won’t function properly. As this process happens all the files are reordered, put back into their correct place and the whole system can function again.
Continue Reading February 26th, 2009
FISU’s Meditation’s centre in Cuidad Expo of Mairena al Aljarfe, Sevile has now moved to a new building. The new centre is around 1500sqft, almost double the current centre, size and this will allow for as many as 30-40 attendees to weekly meetings or events and at the same time allow for the greater demand of teaching that we have at present.
Continue Reading November 10th, 2008
SCOTLAND MEDITATION COURSE, SHAMBALA RETREAT CENTRE, FINDHORN BAY, MORAY 2-4TH FEB 2007
We are delighted to announce that we will be running meditation courses at the beautiful Shambala Retreat Centre on the tranquil shores of Findhorn Bay, Morayshire, located between Aberdeen and Inverness on the 2-4th February 2007.
This is a perfect opportunity to learn FISU’s unique and powerful form of personally prescribed meditation in delightful and peaceful surroundings. It is the first time that FISU meditation is available in Scotland. The cost of the non-residential course is £200 for the 3 weekends.
Shambala (Sanskrit for Pure Land) is a beautifully renovated country house, set in six acres of quiet and secluded grounds on the edge of Findhorn Bay, adjacent to a nature reserve. Part of the Findhorn community, it is situated within a five minute walk of The Park.
The course is on a non-residential basis, but attendees can stay at the Retreat Centre if they so wish and details of costs are below.
This will be the first of the 3 weekends that comprise the course and participants are required to attend all sessions. The dates for the 2nd weekend will be jointly decided during the first weekend.
The structure of the course will follow our residential structure and you can read about that under Residential Courses on our web site.
Participants will be required to sign up in advance for the first session on Friday, 2nd February at 19.00 Hours at the Shambala Retreat Centre. This evening constitutes an introductory talk about FISU meditation and is obligatory for all attendees. Those wishing to continue the course will pay their dues that evening either by cheque or cash, or advance payment may be made on line through the FISU online shop.
Anyone can confirm their place by telephoning 020 8523 3133 or by sending an e-mail to courses@fisu.org.
This is the first time our unique form of personally prescribed meditation will be available in the Highlands - do come and celebrate with us!
The course does not include any accommodation or food, except tea and coffee. If you require accommodation during this weekend then the costs are:
(Bookings for accommodation should also be made through FISU please)
Bed & Organic Buffet Breakfast rates from (depending on room type and location):
£35 standard single room Lunch £10 - Main Course & Dessert
£25 shared accommodation Dinner £7 - Soup, Salads and Bread
Sunday Brunch - £10
Recent Comments from FISU students:
“I have tried, Yoga, Pilates and Reiki - but nothing compares to the deep relaxation and life transforming capabilities of this non-denominational meditation system”
“I have become so much stronger and in tune with my feelings. I have confidence and self esteem which I never had before”
“I lived on my nerves before meditation and now I am always calm and in control and it’s a great place to be”
“Before, my life was dominated by stress and strain and now I am so different, so relaxed and so happy!”
For further details please call the FISU Press Office on +44 (0)20 8523 2028 or e-mail press@fisu.org
January 14th, 2007
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